Salem Public School vs St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem Public School
Elora · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
285 students
St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School
Fergus · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
565 students
| Measure | Salem Public School Elora, Ontario | St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School Fergus, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #311 of 3,871 | #377 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #311 of 3,871 | #377 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 565 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.7% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 96% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 3% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Elora | Fergus |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/salem | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjosephfergus/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Salem Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.1 vs 78.5).
- •Salem Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 75%).
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 89.3%).
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 285.
- •Salem Public School is a public school while St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Public School better than St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Salem Public School ranks higher (80.1 vs 78.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Salem Public School and St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Elora and Fergus in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Salem Public School: 285. St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Salem Public School and St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Salem Public School is 311th of 3,871 and St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is 377th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).